Akamai Prolexic
Comprehensive DDoS protection to stop attacks before they reach applications, data centers, and infrastructure.
Overview
Akamai Prolexic is a cloud-based DDoS mitigation service designed to protect an organization's entire network infrastructure, including data centers and cloud deployments. It works by rerouting all network traffic through Akamai's globally distributed scrubbing centers, where malicious traffic is filtered out before it can reach the customer's origin. Prolexic offers protection against all types of DDoS attacks, with a zero-second mitigation SLA for proactive mitigation controls. The service is available in always-on or on-demand models and is backed by Akamai's 24/7 Security Operations Command Center (SOCC).
✨ Key Features
- Cloud-based DDoS scrubbing
- Protection for entire data centers and hybrid infrastructures
- Always-on and on-demand deployment models
- 24/7 Security Operations Command Center (SOCC)
- Zero-second mitigation SLA for known threats
- Protection against volumetric, protocol, and application-layer attacks
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Massive dedicated DDoS mitigation capacity
- Zero-second mitigation SLA
- Protection for entire network ranges (BGP-based)
Unique Value: Offers unparalleled scale and expertise in mitigating the largest and most sophisticated DDoS attacks, protecting an organization's entire online presence.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Mitigation of massive, terabit-scale DDoS attacks
- Protection of complex, hybrid network infrastructures
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses needing only website protection without network-level security
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more robust and dedicated network-level protection compared to solutions that primarily focus on web application security.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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